Laparoscopic ligation of proximal splenic artery aneurysm with splenic function preservation

Splenic artery aneurysm is one of the most common visceral aneurysms,and patients with this type of aneurysm often present without symptoms.However,when rupture occurs,it can be a catastrophic event.Although most of these aneurysms can be treated with percutaneous embolization,some located in uncomm...

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Published in:World journal of gastroenterology : WJG 2014-04, Vol.20 (16), p.4835-4838
Main Authors: Wei, Yun-Hai, Xu, Jie-Wei, Shen, Hua-Ping, Zhang, Guo-Lei, Ajoodhea, Harsha, Zhang, Ren-Chao, Mou, Yi-Ping
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aneurysm - diagnosis
Aneurysm - surgery
AneurysmLaparoscopic
artery
Case Report
Female
Humans
Laparoscopy
Ligation
Middle Aged
Splenic
Splenic Artery - diagnostic imaging
Splenic Artery - surgery
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Treatment Outcome
Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color
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Summary:Splenic artery aneurysm is one of the most common visceral aneurysms,and patients with this type of aneurysm often present without symptoms.However,when rupture occurs,it can be a catastrophic event.Although most of these aneurysms can be treated with percutaneous embolization,some located in uncommon parts of the splenic artery may make this approach impossible.We present a patient with an aneurysm in the proximal splenic artery,close to the celiac trunk,which was treated by laparoscopic ligation only,without resection of the aneurysm,and with long-term preservation of splenic function.
ISSN:1007-9327
2219-2840
DOI:10.3748/wjg.v20.i16.4835